Trash Collection and Disposal Industry

This portion of the website is intended for companies that collect
and/or dispose of solid waste. If you are a resident looking for
information about private or
county solid waste collection
services, see the Residential
Recycling and Trash section.

The county oversees certain aspects of the collection and disposal
activities for: collectors with a
Certificate to Operate, recycling companies, commercial cash
companies, tire disposal companies and other permitted disposal
companies. Learn more about their specific activities, permitting
requirements, billing methods, etc., by viewing our online chart of
business categories.

Solid Waste Advisories

The county uses solid waste advisories to communicate with the local
waste industry and its customers. These advisories are formal notices of
policies, clarifications of policies or rules, events, or other
information that collection and disposal companies need to perform their
work.

Chapter 109.1 of the County Code

This section of the county code establishes standards and procedures
concerning solid waste management activities in Fairfax County. Topics
addressed in Chapter 109.1
include: general requirements, recycling, precollection and storage,
permits, enforcement and the collection, transportation and disposal of
solid waste.

Recycling Collection Requirements

Collectors are required to offer a recycling system for their
residential, multifamily and nonresidential customers. Details about
material types, collection frequency, reporting requirements, etc. can be
found in the recycling
collection area of our website. Cardboard and mixed paper recycling
is mandatory for all businesses and institutions. See Chapter 109.1 as well as the
Fairfax County Recycling
Program Requirements.

Companies that hold a Certificate to Operate or disposal permit to
dispose of waste at county facilities (see Collection and
Disposal Business Categories) may wish to enter into a Waste Delivery/Disposal
Agreement with Fairfax County. Through these contracts, businesses
agree to dispose of all combustible solid waste at either the I-66
Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex in exchange for a reduced disposal rate. Businesses further
agree to abide by Chapter
109.1 as well as facility rules and regulations.